Title 12. Baltimore City — Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-901 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 12–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(c)
A license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:
(1)
has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;
(2)
is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or
(3)
has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.
(d)
The annual license fee is $2,060.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-902 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 12–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A–2 beer, wine, and liquor (package goods) license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(c)
(1)
A Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license may not be reissued as a Class A–2 license.
(2)
A Class A–2 license may not be converted or substituted for any other class of license, including a Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license.
(d)
The hours and days of sale for the license are from 9 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday.
(e)
The annual license fee is $2,060.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-902.1 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 12–902.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A–7 beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license, for off–premises consumption.
(c)
A license holder who holds a valid Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license issued on or before July 1, 2018, may apply to the Board to exchange the license for a Class A–7 license if the license holder first obtains approval by resolution of the Baltimore City Council.
(d)
A holder of a Class A–7 license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to midnight.
(e)
The annual license fee is $2,336.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-903 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 12–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.
(c)
(1)
In this subsection, “46th alcoholic beverages district” means an area that has the same boundaries as the 46th legislative district in the Legislative Districting Plan of 2022.
(2)
In addition to meeting all other requirements of this section, a restaurant for which the license is issued in the 46th alcoholic beverages district shall have:
(i)
capital investment of at least $500,000 for restaurant facilities, not including the cost of:
(1)
the land;
(2)
the building; or
(3)
improvements other than to the interior of a building on the licensed premises; and
(ii)
except as provided in § 12–1604(c) of this title:
(1)
average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant; and
(2)
seating for 75 but not more than 150 individuals.
(d)
(1)
In this subsection, “47th alcoholic beverages district” means an area with the same boundaries as the 47th alcoholic beverages district as that district existed before the Legislative Districting Plan ordered by the Supreme Court of Maryland on June 21, 2002.
(2)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license issued for use by a restaurant in the 47th alcoholic beverages district may not include an off–sale privilege.
(3)
A license issued before July 1, 1991, with on– and off–sale privileges may continue to be renewed or transferred in the 47th alcoholic beverages district with both privileges.
(4)
The license may include an off–sale privilege for sales of refillable containers under a refillable container permit issued in accordance with § 12–1102 of this title.
(e)
(1)
The annual license fee is $2,060.
(2)
In addition, the license holder annually shall pay:
(i)
$500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(ii)
$200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
(f)
In the 45th legislative district, a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may be exchanged for a Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license if:
(1)
the licensed premises is in an area bounded by the unit block of West Preston Street, the 1200 block of North Charles Street, the 1200 block of Morton Street, and the unit block of West Biddle Street; and
(2)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Mount Vernon–Belvedere Improvement Association.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-904 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 12–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
a restaurant not located in a hotel or motel; or
(2)
a catering establishment.
(b)
There is a Class B–BWL (H–M) license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel or motel that has:
(1)
a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating;
(2)
at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and
(3)
a capital investment of not less than $500,000.
(d)
(1)
The annual license fee is $10,108.
(2)
In addition, the license holder annually shall pay:
(i)
$1,000, if the licensed premises has fewer than 100 rooms;
(ii)
$500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(iii)
$200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-905 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 12–905LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue a Class B–D–7 license if the Board determines that the license is reasonably necessary for the convenience of the public.
(2)
In making the determination, the Board shall consider the number of beer, wine, and liquor outlets in a given area and the number of days the outlets are open, rather than the nature of the outlets.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(2)
The holder of a license exchanged in accordance with § 12–903 of this subtitle is authorized to provide outdoor table service.
(d)
A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days set out under § 12–2004(c) of this title.
(e)
The Board shall adopt regulations to determine the manner of operation of a licensed premises.
(f)
The annual license fee is $2,336.
(g)
(1)
The Board may reissue a Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license as a Class A–2 beer, wine, and liquor (package goods) license if the licensed premises is:
(i)
within the 41st legislative district; and
(ii)
equipped with high–definition cameras that provide continuous, 24–hour monitoring inside and outside the licensed premises.
(2)
The hours of sale for the 7–day beer, wine, and liquor (package goods) license authorized under this subsection are from 9 a.m. to midnight Monday through Sunday.
(3)
A holder of a 7–day beer, wine, and liquor (package goods) license authorized under this subsection that unlawfully sells or provides alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years is subject to:
(i)
for a first offense, a fine of not less than $1,500 or more than $3,000; and
(ii)
for a second or subsequent offense, a license suspension or revocation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-906 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 12–906LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $860.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-907 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 12–907LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)
The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)
The annual license fee is $1,284.